clasp

noun
UK: /klɑːsp/
US: /klæsp/

  1. A device that holds two things together.

    1. The clasp on my bag broke so it won't close now.
    2. The necklace features a delicate clasp, ensuring it stays securely fastened around her neck.

  2. An act of holding someone or something tightly.

    1. I felt a warm clasp on my shoulder.
    2. She gave my hand a reassuring clasp before I went on stage to perform.

Synonyms

buckle grip grasp hold
clasp verb

  1. To fasten something with a clasp.

    1. Clasp your seatbelt before we drive.
    2. He carefully clasped the antique brooch onto the collar of his coat before leaving.

  2. To hold someone or something tightly.

    1. She clasped my hand as we walked.
    2. The child clasped his toy tightly, refusing to let it go despite his mother's request.
clasp transitive-verb

  1. To hold tightly.

    1. The mother has clasped child.
    2. He had clasped hands and hoped that he could stay friends with everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clasp" in English means: A device that holds two things together., An act of holding someone or something tightly..

The phonetic transcription of "clasp" is /klɑːsp/ in British English and /klæsp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clasp": buckle, grip, grasp, hold.

Example usage of "clasp": "The clasp on my bag broke so it won't close now.". More examples on the page.